8.0 Trouble shooting guide | EN |
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To avoid unnecessary disappointments, you should check the following before contacting the Nilfisk service organisation:
Symptom | Cause | Recommended action |
Machine refuses to start | Machine not plugged in | Plug in machine. |
| Defective socket | Try another socket. |
| Fuse has blown | Replace fuse. Switch off other machines. |
| Defective extension cable | Try without the extension cable. |
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Machine stops | Fuse has blown | Replace fuse. Switch off other machines. |
| Incorrect mains voltage | Check that the mains voltage corresponds to |
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| specification on the model tag. |
| Thermal sensor activated | Wait - the machine will start after a few |
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| minutes. |
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| WARNING! The trigger of the spray gun |
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| must not be activated. |
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Fuse blows | Fuse too small | Change to an installation higher than the |
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| amp. consumption of the machine. |
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| You may try without the extension cable. |
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Machine pulsating | Air in inlet hose/pump | Allow machine to run with open trigger until |
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| regular working pressure resumes. |
| Inadequate supply of | Check that the water supply corresponds to |
| mains water | specifications required (see model tag) |
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| NB! Avoid using long, thin hoses (min 1/2") |
| Nozzle partially blocked | Clean the nozzle (see section 4.1) |
| Water filter blocked | Clean the filter (see section 4.2) |
| Hose kinked | Straighten out hose. |
| High pressure hoses too long | Disconnect high pressure extension hoses |
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| and retry. (Extension hose max. 7 m). |
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Machine often starts | Pump/spray gun is | Contact your nearest Nilfisk Service Centre. |
and stops by itself | leaking |
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Machine starts, but | Pump/hoses or accessory | Wait for pump/hoses or accessory to thaw. |
no water comes out | frozen |
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| No water supply | Connect inlet water. |
| Water filter blocked | Clean the filter (see section 4.2) |
| Nozzle blocked | Clean the nozzle (see section 4.1) |
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Pump pressure drops | Button for regulation of | Adjust the button to correct working pressure. |
| pressure / water volume not |
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| correctly adjusted |
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| (not available on model B) |
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In case problems other than the above occur, please contact your local Nilfisk distributor.
UK:
Customer Services at Penrith - 01768 868995
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